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Reviewed on February 1, 2014 | Grades 5-8
Gr 4–6—Satuski, Mei, and their father move to a rambling house in the country to be closer to their hospitalized mother. The two sisters immediately realize there is something unusual about their house; they discover soot sprites (Japanese gremlins) and the giant catlike Totoro, a spirit who appears in times of need. The benevolent Totoro helps the girls as they adjust to living apart from extended family and navigate being single-parented by their well-intentioned, workaholic father. Sta...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
